City of Morgan Hill Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan

STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP MEETING #2

PARKS MIG staff asked the SAG members to share their thoughts on the findings presented by MIG. The following are themes, comments and ideas from the parks discussion. PARK USE PATTERNS:  Parks that are popular and frequently used tend to have good paths and/or are connected to trails  Larger parks that offer a diversity of activities, such as Diana, Nordstrom and Oak Creek Parks are more popular than other parks nearby  Some organized play groups meet at Diana Park  Many parks are not visible from roadways and wayfinding and signage is often unclear or confusing  Inconvenient parking may also affect use of some parks  Many participants were not aware of new amenities at Galvan Park  The railroad tracks, Highway 101 and Monterey Road are barriers to reaching parks, especially for children and residents who don’t drive and for those that live in the City’s northwest neighborhoods  Large parks tend to attract organized sports groups County parks are used for trails that offer distances for long runs and walks  Currently, County parks do not offer playgrounds or other recreation opportunities for kids. Children’s recreation opportunities should be considered for County Parks, based on the high use of County Parks revealed in the Mapita data and the proximity of County to some of Morgan Hill’s neighborhoods Include both water fountains and water bottle filling stations in more parks  Consider adding more dog parks and community gardens throughout the city  Shaded areas are needed for playgrounds and seating  Consider including outdoor exercise equipment  Install slides that don’t heat up in the sun  Install wayfinding signs to increase awareness of parks with low visibility  Incorporate playful and imaginative elements, including structures such as: DESIRED PARK AMENITIES:  USE OF COUNTY PARKS: 

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